‘The Water and Sanitation Department regrets the second pipeline shutdown which is directly affecting Hermon, Wellington and private users supplied by the Voëlvlei pipeline. The areas of Durbanville, Fisantekraal, Klipheuwel and Philadelphia inside the City’s boundaries  are indirectly affected as they are supplied via reservoirs which have sufficient storage capacity to last throughout the repair period. Pipes often form further leaks when water pressure returns after a pipeline section are isolated and closed for repairs. The department prioritises the repair work and estimates that work will take about 48 hours,’ said Councillor Zahid Badroodien, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation. 

The pipeline will be shut down for approximately 48 hours from 20:00 today, Monday, 20 December 2021 barring unforeseen complications. 

The City is making adjustments in the network to ensure consumers’ supply is not disrupted, however, in the higher-lying areas, limited disruption could occur. 

Consumers in Durbanville, Fisantekraal, Klipheuwel and Philadelphia are requested to reduce their water consumption during this period to maintain available water supply in the pipe network and reservoirs until repairs are completed. 

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